Nizar
Nizar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Rare, scarce; an Arab forefather”.
| Meaning | Rare, scarce; an Arab forefather |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نزار |
| Pronunciation | ni-ZAAR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, North Africa, Gulf States, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Nizar
Nizar is a very old Arabic name, generally connected with the root n-z-r, which means to be scarce or rare. Nizār ibn Maʿadd, a descendant of ʿAdnān, is remembered as the ancestor of the northern Arab tribes, Quraysh among them, making him a forefather of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Later, the Fatimid prince Nizār gave his name to the Nizari Ismailis, and in modern times the Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani made it famous.
Is Nizar a Muslim name?
Nizar is an Arabic Muslim name carried by an ancestor of the Prophet ﷺ and used widely in the Arab world.
How popular is Nizar?
Nizar is common throughout the Arab world, particularly in Syria, Lebanon and North Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nizar mean?
Nizar means 'Rare, scarce; an Arab forefather'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nizar a Muslim name?
Nizar is an Arabic Muslim name carried by an ancestor of the Prophet ﷺ and used widely in the Arab world.
How do you pronounce Nizar?
Nizar is pronounced ni-ZAAR.
Is Nizar a boy or girl name?
Nizar is usually a boy name.